Best Informed Greenhand Competition Minnesota FFA Convention April 23, 2017 1. The National FFA Organization is structured on three levels. Which of these is NOT one of the levels? a. Collegiate b. Local c. National d. State 2. In what city is the National FFA Organization s headquarters based? a. Alexandria, Virginal b. Indianapolis, Indiana c. Kansas City, Missouri d. Washington, DC 3. Which of these is NOT a segment of School-Based Agricultural Education s 3-Component Model? a. Classroom instruction b. FFA c. New Century Farmer d. SAE 4. In what year and city was the first Future Farmers of America National Convention Held? a. 1917, Alexandria, Virginia b. 1928, Kansas City, Missouri c. 1939, Baltimore, Maryland d. 1950, Washington, DC 5. The FFA s, The National Future Farmer, magazine was first published in what year? a. 1928 b. 1933 c. 1950 d. 1952 6. What metal is the chapter degree pin made of? a. Bronze b. Gold c. Nickle d. Silver 7. Which set of areas correctly serves as a road map for a Program of Activities? a. Chapter, Community and Personal Development b. Chapter, Community and Student Development c. Chapter, Community and Society Development d. Chapter, Community and Leadership Development 8. What do the letters FFA stand for? a. Future Farmers of America b. Future Farmers Abroad c. Fellow Farmer Award d. Family Farmer Association 9. Which of these is NOT an Incidental Motion? a. Appeal b. Division of the Assembly c. Point of Order d. Previous Question
10. What year were women allowed to join FFA? a. 1956 b. 1959 c. 1966 d. 1969 11. What did Public Law 740 establish? a. National FFA Alumni Association b. National FFA s Federal Charter c. New Farmers of America d. Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs 12. What year did FFA change the name of its magazine to FFA New Horizons? a. 1969 b. 1983 c. 1989 d. 1998 13. How many times is the phrase I Believe said in the FFA creed? a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6 14. Leslie Applegate was the first National FFA President. What state was he from? a. Virginia b. Missouri c. New Jersey d. Oklahoma 15. What were the NFA s official colors? a. Black and Gold b. Black and Green c. Black and Red d. Black and Salmon 16. How many delegates attended the first National FFA Convention? a. 18 b. 33 c. 48 d. 63 17. Which of these is NOT a Privileged Motion? a. Adjourn b. Amend c. Recess d. Fix Time to Adjourn 18. What is the base of the National FFA Emblem? a. Boll of cotton b. Cross section ear of corn c. Halved orange d. Rising sun
19. What piece of legislation established vocational agriculture courses? a. Land Grant Act b. Public Law 740 c. Smith-Clever Act d. Smith-Hughes Act 20. Which of these is NOT considered a constitutional FFA officer? a. Advisor b. Parliamentarian c. Reporter d. Sentinel 21. What officer is station by the ear of corn? a. President b. Reporter c. Secretary d. Treasurer 22. What year did Minnesota receive its charter from national FFA? a. 1929 b. 1930 c. 1933 d. 1940 23. What is the first last phrase of the FFA motto? a. Earning to Live b. Doing to Learn c. Learning to Do d. Living to Serve 24. Who wrote the FFA Creed? a. Leslie Applegate b. E.M. Tiffany c. F.D. Roosevelt d. R.J. Ertl 25. What element of the FFA emblem symbolizes learning and leadership? a. Rising sun b. Plow c. Agricultural Education and FFA d. Owl 26. How many medals/pins can be worn on an FFA jacket at one time? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 27. What is the first degree an FFA member can receive? a. Exploratory Degree b. Discovery Degree c. Chapter Degree d. Greenhand Degree
28. What is the highest degree an FFA member can attain? a. State Degree b. American Degree c. Alumni Degree d. National Degree 29. What leadership conference is the second part in the state officer leadership training continuum? a. Blast Off b. National Leadership Conference for State Officers c. State Presidents Conference d. International Leadership Seminar for State Officers 30. According to parliamentary procedure, what does one tap of the gavel signify? a. Call meeting to order b. Call members to stand c. Call member to sit d. Call members to be quiet 31. Which of these contests in NOT open to all active FFA members? a. Agricultural Issues Forum b. Agricultural Sales c. Creed Speaking d. Extemporaneous Public Speaking 32. What state was the first to be awarded a national FFA charter? a. Alaska b. Missouri c. Texas d. Virginia 33. What program was established to provide Official FFA Jackets to members that would otherwise not have one? a. We Are FFA b. Give the Blue c. Give the Gift of Blue d. Blue and Gold Gift 34. The FFA creed was revised at the and National FFA Conventions. a. Third and thirty-third b. First and sixty third c. Thirty-third and eightieth d. Thirty-eighth and sixty-third 35. How many hours of community service must an applicant participate in to be considered for their State FFA Degree? a. 10 hours b. 15 hours c. 25 hours d. 50 hours 36. In the Order of Business for an FFA meeting, what agenda item comes before Closing Ceremonies? a. Pledge of Allegiance b. New Business c. Announcements d. Awards
37. Of the four regions of the National FFA Organization, what region does Minnesota belong to? a. Central b. Eastern c. Southern d. Western 38. What component of the FFA emblem can be described as the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country s strength.? a. The cross section ear of corn b. The eagle c. The plow d. The rising sun 39. When was the first-time Louisville, Kentucky hosted a National FFA Convention? a. 1990 b. 1999 c. 2000 d. 2010 40. Who was the first female elected to national office? a. Karlene Lindow b. Julie Smiley c. Jan Eberly d. Jackie Mundt 41. Who was the first female Star Farmer recipient? a. Karlene Lindow b. Julie Smiley c. Jan Eberly d. Jackie Mundt 42. Alaska was the last of the 50 United States to gain a national charter. What year did Alaska get its National FFA Charter? a. Alaska b. Hawaii c. Rhode Island d. Vermont 43. Which of these is NOT a Subsidiary Motion? a. Commit or Refer b. Lay on the Table c. Point of Information d. Postpone Indefinitely 44. What week is National FFA Week held? a. George Washington s Birthday b. Abraham Lincoln s Birthday c. Booker T. Washington s Birthday d. Dr. Larry Case s Birthday 45. Which of these is NOT a National FFA Career Development Event? a. Agricultural Communications b. Floriculture c. Small Animals d. Veterinary Science
46. The current National FFA Executive Secretary was named in 2013. Who is the National FFA Executive Secretary? a. Dr. Steve Brown b. Dr. Larry Case c. Patrick Gottsch d. Sherene Donaldson 47. Who was the first recipient of the National Star Farmer Award? a. Beau Williamson b. Carlton Patton c. David Simmons d. Edward Drace 48. According to the National FFA Constitution and Bylaws, each chartered state association must maintain a minimum of how many members to retain its national charter? a. 100 b. 125 c. 150 d. 200 49. When Future Farmers of America was founded, what were the national dues? a. 5 cents b. 10 cents c. 25 cents d. 1 dollar 50. What is the required high school grade needed to satisfactorily qualify for the American FFA Degree? a. An A or better b. A B or better c. A C or better d. A high school diploma 51. In what year was the FFA Foundation created? a. 1935 b. 1936 c. 1944 d. 1945 52. If you wanted to meet the National FFA Advisor and Executive Secretary, what office would you need to visit? a. National FFA Center b. Agricultural Education National Headquarters c. United States Department of Agriculture d. United States Department of Education 53. What year was the National FFA Alumni Association created? a. 1961 b. 1971 c. 1981 d. 1991
54. The National FFA Organization elected its first female president in 1982. Who was the first female National FFA President? a. Karlene Lindow b. Julie Smiley c. Jan Eberly d. Jackie Mundt 55. What are the current, annual dues for active membership in the National FFA Organization? a. $4 b. $5 c. $6 d. $7 56. Each element within the FFA emblem has unique significance. Which element of the emblem signifies progress? a. the cross section of the ear of corn b. the rising sun c. the plow d. the eagle 57. According to Article III. Organization of the National FFA Constitution, a chartered state association shall be composed of no less than chapters. a. Four b. Ten c. Fifteen d. Twenty-five 58. To be eligible to receive a Chapter FFA Degree, a member must complete how many hours of systematic agricultural education instruction? a. 120 hours b. 140 hours c. 160 hours d. 180 hours 59. What portion of a member s national dues is used for the FFA New Horizons subscription? a. $1.25 b. $2.25 c. $3.25 d. $3.75 60. What state association has the highest membership (108,791)? a. California b. Georgia c. Oklahoma d. Texas 61. What leadership conference has conference themes of Vision and Influence? a. 212 b. 360 c. Summer Greenhand Leadership Conference d. Summer Leadership Conference for Chapter Leaders
62. What is the name of the National FFA Alumni Association s newsletter? a. New Visions b. New Horizons c. Team AgEd d. Today s Alumni 63. Which city has NOT hosted a National FFA Convention? a. Alexandria, Virginia b. Indianapolis, Indiana c. Kansas City, Missouri d. Louisville, Kentucky 64. What year was the blue corduroy jacket adopted as Official Dress? a. 1926 b. 1928 c. 1930 d. 1933 65. The fiscal year of the National FFA Organization begins on. a. January 1 b. July 1 c. September 1 d. December 1 66. In what city is the National FFA Organization Center located? a. Alexandria, Virginia b. Indianapolis, Indiana c. Kansas City, Missouri d. Washington, District of Columbia 67. Which of these motions is amendable? a. Adjourn b. Appeal c. Reconsider d. Rescind 68. What official FFA pin are collegiate members entitled to wear? a. The official gold emblem charm b. The official gold emblem key c. The official gold owl d. The official gold plow 69. During chapter meetings, the Sentinel is stationed by. a. The president b. The advisor c. The secretary d. The door 70. Which of these is NOT considered a piece of Official Chapter Equipment? a. 1 Scrapbook b. 7 or more Official FFA Manuals c. A complete set of Officer Stations (symbols) d. An American flag
71. What does WLC stand for? a. Washington Leadership Conference b. Welcome Leaders Conference c. Washington Leadership Committee d. Washington Land Conference 72. In what paragraph of the FFA Creed does the line...american agriculture can and will hold true to the best traditions of our national life appear? a. Second paragraph b. Third paragraph c. Fourth paragraph d. Fifth paragraph 73. According to Article XI State and Chapter Officers of the National FFA Constitution and Bylaws, who shall be the state FFA advisor? a. The advisor of the state president b. The head of the state department of education c. The state supervisor of agricultural education d. The state FFA executive secretary 74. In what city is the National FFA Foundation located? a. Alexandria, Virginia b. Indianapolis, Indiana c. Kansas City, Missouri d. Washington, District of Columbia 75. There are three proficiency award categories. Which is NOT one of these categories? a. Agriscience research and experimentations b. Entrepreneurship c. Exploratory d. Placement 76. This award is given to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the FFA mission and strategies while carrying out a POA that emphasizes development. a. National Chapter Award b. National Proficiency Award c. Model of Excellence d. National POA Award 77. How many schools are identified as Outstanding Middle School national finalists? a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20 78. How many National FFA CDE s are there? a. 22 b. 24 c. 26 d. 28 79. How many divisions are in the National Agriscience Fair? a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
80. What venue hosted the first FFA Convention? a. Baltimore Hotel b. Mount Vernon c. Atlanta Municipal Auditorium d. Indianapolis Convention Center 81. National NFA week was celebrated during the week of who s birthday? a. Booker T. Washington b. Dr. H.O. Sargent c. David Simmons d. George Washington 82. What FFA Officer is stationed by the flag? a. Advisor b. President c. Reporter d. Secretary 83. During opening ceremonies, what officer says, George Washington was better able to serve his country because he was financially independent? a. President b. Reporter c. Secretary d. Treasurer 84. What vote is needed to pass previous question? a. Majority b. Two-thirds c. Unanimous d. No vote is necessary 85. When planning an FFA banquet, the entire meal and program should not exceed hours. a. Two b. Two and one-half c. Three d. Three and one-half 86. In the orders of business, what falls between Special orders and New Business? a. Announcements b. New business c. Unfinished business d. Special features 87. Which of these is not considered an Honorary Award? a. American Star Farmer b. Honorary American Degree Teacher c. Honorary American FFA Degree d. Distinguished Service Citation 88. When the American Flag is displayed horizontally or vertically against a wall, where should the stars be located? a. Top right corner b. Top left corner c. Bottom right corner d. Bottom left corner
89. We Are FFA was the platform created to do which of the following? a. Seek to develop and deliver a suite of skills, tools, resources, and experience based on effective, critical thinking. b. An effort to increase serving engagement awarding grants to chapter. c. Provide an Official FFA Jacket to members who complete and applications and are deemed worthy of receiving a jacket. d. Promote the appreciation of diversity through inclusiveness. 90. Which of these U.S Territories does NOT have a charter from the National FFA Organization? a. Guam b. Virgin Islands c. Puerto Rico d. American Samoa 91. Which of these is NOT a category for the Agriscience Fair? a. Animal Systems b. Genetically Modified Systems c. Plant Systems d. Power, Structural and Technical Systems 92. What element of the National FFA Emblem signifies unity? a. The cross section of the ear of corn b. The rising sun c. The plow d. The eagle 93. What is the one word definition for Premier Leadership in the FFA Missions and Strategies? a. Action b. Character c. Influence d. Success 94. What organization coordinates the leadership that shapes and strengthens school-based agricultural education at all levels in the United States? a. National Association of Agricultural Educators b. The National Council for Agricultural Education c. The United States Department of Agriculture d. The United States Department of Education 95. The basic attributes for the SAE can be defined as an SAE that is managed by you and takes place outside of regularly schedule class time. The project needs to provide goods or complete services that are done using school facilities. a. Entrepreneurship b. Exploratory c. Placement d. School-based enterprise 96. Which of these is NOT a requirement to be eligible for a State FFA Degree? a. Completed 50 hours of community service b. Can successfully demonstrate 10 procedures of parliamentary law c. Participated in 5 different FFA activities at the chapter level d. Earned and or invested $1,000 or worked 350 hours toward a supervised agricultural experience program
97. Which of these is NOT an area of focus for WLC? a. Advocacy b. Diversity c. Leadership d. Service 98. What leadership conference has conference themes of Growth and Virtues? a. 212 b. 360 c. Summer Greenhand Leadership Conference d. Summer Leadership Conference for Chapter Leaders 99. Complete the following sentence: A member may retain active membership until following the National FFA Convention after graduation from high school. a. November 1, fifth b. November 1, fourth c. November 30, fifth d. November 30, fourth 100. American FFA Degree applicants must be approved by the state advisor and be received by the national organization no later than midnight on prior to the national convention which the degree is to be received. a. April 30 b. May 31 c. June 30 d. August 31
Best Informed Greenhand Competition Answer Key Minnesota FFA Convention, April 23, 2017 Quest. Answer Page # 1 A 9 2 D 3,14,79,85 3 C 2 4 B 13,17 5 D 18 6 D 28 7 B 44 8 A 9,70,86 9 D 51 10 D 18 11 B 13,17,18 12 C 19 13 D 23 14 C 15,17 15 A 15 16 B 17 17 B 51 18 B 22 19 D 16 20 B 47 21 C 32,48 22 B 21 23 D 23 24 B 23 25 C 22 26 C 25 27 B 27 28 B 28 29 B 59 30 C 50 31 C 61 32 D 21 33 C 25 34 D 23 35 C 75 36 C 50 37 A 80 38 C 22 39 B 19 40 B 16,18 41 A 19 42 A 18,21 43 C 51 44 A 57 45 C 62 46 D 62 47 B 17 48 B 70 49 B 13 50 C 75 Quest. Answer Page # 51 C 17,69 52 B 14 53 B 18 54 C 19 55 D 27 56 B 19 57 A 70 58 D 74 59 B 27 60 D 21 61 B 58 62 A 68 63 A 16-20 64 D 16 65 A 81 66 B 51 67 D 51 68 C 76 69 D 49 70 D 44 71 A 58 72 D 23 73 C 77 74 B 15 75 C 63 76 A 62 77 A 62 78 C 61-62 79 B 61-62 80 A 13 81 A 15,17 82 C 48 83 D 32 84 B 51 85 B 52 86 C 50 87 A 63-64 88 B 49 89 D 57 90 D 21 91 B 61 92 A 22 93 C 7 94 B 8 95 D 11 96 A 29 97 C 58 98 A 58 99 D 72 100 C 75